August 5, 2012

  • Lifting Up and Moving Beyond

    I remember flying a kite in this sky years back.  Seems a lifetime ago now, but that's the way of things.  We have a certain memory and we hold it like a candle to light the way.  Then pass the candle or blow it out only to reach for another to guide our feet.

    Ghirardelli Square, where I played on the steps around the fountain in my go-go boots.  Where I reflected as I licked ice cream off a cone.  Where I circled that same fountain after coming from a older friend's funeral.  The same place I laughed my head off on a carefree day realizing that I was in love as I sat on those steps with the fountain flowing behind me. And that rainy day walking slowly in the mist holding hands with my man, warmed by a moment by the fountain where I let myself fall into his arms on those steps and just knew that I was going to take a journey in living with him.  

     I looked to the sky each one of those visits.  Always thankful for the opening above me.   Always looking to make the connection more that just here on the ground level of living.  Stretching the possibilities, or lifting the idea.  Reminded my heart that I'm the one who allows the opening and lifting. 

    This trip all five of us were there.  I didn't share my memories as they have their own to gather.  I just let myself slip into a moment to recall and I looked up to the sky.

    Sky's Response 

Comments (17)

  • That's a beautiful sky.  I bought kites for the grandkids to fly in our backyard, but so far they haven't been here on a day the wind is right.

  • @ata_grandma - Pesky wind.  . 

  • Loved the sky picture

  • Lovely.  I want to see you in those go-go boots though.  Do you have a picture of that?

  • Oh, my, what a beautifully sky!  No, not reflective, but a great background for reflecting  .  And a wonderful photo, with just enough of the G to remind you forever where you were!

  •       Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf are on my bucket list. I was in San Francisco (San Jose) earlier this year and had good intentions of going up there if I had the time. Didn't make it. When I do, I'll think of this and look up at the sky. I love touch stones to go back to to revive old memories.  

  • You write beautifully of things of the heart.  Wispy angel clouds.

  • Beautiful and TY for sharing this here on Xanga:)  Hugs

  • What a powerful memory spot for you!!!   You do a special job of finding the deeper meaning in life events. Thank you for sharing it with me!!!!! <3

  • A marvelous spot to be able to gather the memories like a bouquet of flowers and breathe in the fragrance!

  • Your memories are poems which stretch in the sky like a white swan's down.

    Love
    Michel

  • I love reading things like this.  They give me yet another layer of the beautiful lady I know and love!  I am glad all 5 of you were able to be together for a family time in the "city by the bay".  SF is a smile on my face for sure. 

  • @songoftheheart -Hugs!  Life has so much to consider and I roll it around and figure it out right here in my space.  Thanks for enjoying the mess of living that goes on in my head. :)

     @Iamsurrounded -You must get there.  August or Sept are more chance of a nice weather day, but no matter, its, a fun city to spend time, eat good food, see beautiful art and interesting people watching too.  Put it on the top of your list!

     @SisterMae -Thank you.

     @Ampbreia - I have an old old picture of me in my go go boots. Wouldn't even try to scan, but imagine a tall skinny 4th grader bouncing continuously, and proudly in her WHITE go go's.  (smiles)

    @slmret - It was one of those gorgeous days in the city that you never forget. Was so glad to have the whole family together for this trip.  They loved the city and got to go to the places that The King and I had spoken about over the years, like Sams Cafe in Tiberon.  They want us to meet there every year from now on.  This was one of the best days of the trip for me.

    @Grannys_Place - Hugs to you too!

    @Tempguestbrief - Thanks R. Hope all is well in your corner.  Don't get around as much these day on Xanga. So many jobs and not much time.  Trying to keep my writing up again as it keeps my head clear for "what's next." 

    @murisopsis - YES!  You got that right Val. Summer has flown by and not much time to write, but I'm making myself get on and trying to get my flow back. A bit rusty, but so it goes. 

    @clayrek - I thought about you as I looked up at that sky.  It was a perfect day in the city.  Hugs and healing to you Bear! I'm working all the time, but will try to call soon.

  • Oh PLEASE DO!  I miss talking with you darlin' but I KNOW how busy you are so we will catch up when you have the time.
    I truly love you more......

  • What beautiful memories!  And yes, that's how I feel when I look at the sky during a gorgeous sunset or on a moonlit night.

  • @clayrek - Me, you...MORE

  • @heart_beep - Hey J. The sky is that huge opening for me waiting to offer it's gifts. HUGS!

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